William Woodville Rockhill
William Woodville Rockhill

Author: Kenneth Wimmel

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13:

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This is a biography of the American linguist, scholar and diplomat William Woodville Rockhill (1854-1914), who mastered the Tibetan language and became the first Westerner to befriend and advise a Dalai Lama, perhaps most famously on the vexed issue of Tibet's status with regard to China. This is a biography of the American linguist, scholar and diplomat William Woodville Rockhill (1854-1914), an extraordinary man who mastered the Tibetan language and became the first Westerner to befriend and advise a Dalai Lama, perhaps most famously on the vexed issue of Tibet's status with

The Life of the Buddha and the Early History of His Order, Derived from Tibetan Works in the Bkah-Hgyur and Bstanhgyur, Followed by Notices on the Early History of Tibet and Khoten
The Life of the Buddha and the Early History of His Order, Derived from Tibetan Works in the Bkah-Hgyur and Bstanhgyur, Followed by Notices on the Early History of Tibet and Khoten

Author: William Woodville Rockhill

Publisher: Franklin Classics

Published: 2018-10-12

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 9780342603619

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Hunting in Many Lands; the Book of the Boone and Crockett Club;
Hunting in Many Lands; the Book of the Boone and Crockett Club;

Author: George Bird Grinnell

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781022214262

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This book is a fascinating collection of hunting stories from different parts of the world, featuring members of the Boone and Crockett Club. It gives readers a glimpse of the thrill of the hunt, as well as the natural world and cultures of the areas being hunted. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.